Baltimore Beatdown - All PostsA Baltimore Ravens Communityhttps://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47159/baltimorebeatdown_fave.png2015-08-02T16:23:40-04:00http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/rss/current/2015-08-02T16:23:40-04:002015-08-02T16:23:40-04:002015 Ravens Training Camp: 8/2 Observations
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<p>As the August weather heats up, so does the competition in camp.</p>
<p>Sunday is no day of rest for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a> squad.</p>
<p>The team is slated to hit the field for their fourth practice session this evening at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Maryland. This evening's session serves as the appetizer to tomorrow night's practice at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens'&nbsp;Downtown Baltimore&nbsp;cathedral.</p>
<p>It's been less than a week since camp begun, yet &nbsp;some interesting storylines have already emerged.</p>
<p>Where has <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/194697/marlon-brown">Marlon Brown</a> disappeared to? Who will set themselves apart in the crowded wide receiver competition? Will Matt Elam finally toss his tackling issues to the curbside? Can offseason stars like <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/156279/steven-means">Steven Means</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/156175/quinton-pointer">Quinton Pointer</a> make the team?</p>
<p>These questions and many more have been trending in Ravens talk circles, and we look for answers to them in the upcoming scrimmages.</p>
<p>Perhaps we'll find some of the answers today. Keep pressing that 'F5' button folks, as the staff will be refreshing this page with all of the latest news and insights from the Baltimore media present at Owings Mills.</p>
<p>Happy Training Camp! The long and arduous wait for football is almost over.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Harbaugh, O-Line coach Juan Castillo along with <a href="https://twitter.com/TreyDeuce32RTR">@TreyDeuce32RTR</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/KOsevendeuce">@KOsevendeuce</a> will speak to the media around 6:45 p.m..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a></p>
— Brian Bower (@sportguyRSR) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportguyRSR/status/627920844807913474">August 2, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> not practicing: S Matt Elam, LB Elvis Dumervil (tendinitis), WR B.Perriman (knee) and CB Rashaan Melvin. WR Marlon Brown returned.</p>
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamisonhensley/status/627937319316783105">August 2, 2015</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> vets getting day off: Gs Marshal Yanda and K.Osemele; WR Steve Smith; LBs Terrell Suggs and Daryl Smith; RB J.Forsett and DE C.Canty</p>
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamisonhensley/status/627937660888334336">August 2, 2015</a>
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http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/2/9086707/2015-ravens-training-camp-8-2-observationsNathan Beaucage2015-08-02T16:12:50-04:002015-08-02T16:12:50-04:00Marlon Brown day-to-day and Breshad Perriman injury update
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<p>According to Aaron Wilson, Ravens' wide receiver Marlon Brown has a back injury, but is considered day-to-day. The injury isn't considered serious at this time, but Brown did not practice Saturday. Meanwhile, Breshad Perriman has a knee bruise but is expected to possibly miss more time as the injury is taking longer to heal than the Ravens had wanted.</p>
<p><b><i>Update:</i></b> Marlon Brown has returned to practice according to Jamison Hensley, but Perriman and Elam are still out.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> not practicing: S Matt Elam, LB Elvis Dumervil (tendinitis), WR B.Perriman (knee) and CB Rashaan Melvin. WR Marlon Brown returned.</p>
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamisonhensley/status/627937319316783105">August 2, 2015</a>
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<p>According to Aaron Wilson, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a>' wide receiver <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/194697/marlon-brown">Marlon Brown</a> has a back injury, but is considered day-to-day. The injury isn't considered serious at this time, but Brown did not practice Saturday.</p>
<p>Much like <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/193345/matt-elam">Matt Elam</a>, Brown cannot afford to miss time as he competes for a starting wide receiver job in a very packed competition. Right now, he faces off against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/255960/breshad-perriman">Breshad Perriman</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/133352/kamar-aiken">Kamar Aiken</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/16783/steve-smith">Steve Smith</a> for one of likely two starting spots at wide receiver and more importantly, meaningful snaps in the regular season.</p>
<p>Marlon Brown came on in his rookie campaign by being a scoring freak, notching seven touchdowns in 14 games played. At 6-foot-5 and 214-pounds, Brown is a huge target for quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34919/joe-flacco">Joe Flacco</a> and does exceptionally well in the redzone. Sadly for Brown, he had a major regression in 2014, halving his reception totals, and nearly cutting his targets in third with 24 receptions on 31 targets, all while not scoring the entire season.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254419/breshad-perriman">Breshad Perriman</a> has a knee bruise but is expected to possibly miss more time as the injury is taking longer to heal than the Ravens had wanted. The injury is still not serious as the rookie wide receiver landed on his knee and caused some discomfort with the bruise, but Perriman could miss up to a week total.</p>
<p>Perriman has missed the last few days of practice after showing some positives early in camp without pads on. Cornerback Jimmy Smith liked what he saw out of Perriman so far in regards to his speed by commenting "he's fast!" From what I had seen of his time in camp, Perriman looked like a serious playmaker.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Catch of the day goes to Breshad Perriman over Kyle Arrington. Leaping grab</p>
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_balt) <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewS_balt/status/626762695723905024">July 30, 2015</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Breshad Perriman had a false start earlier today along with a bobble drop but has looked good overall.</p>
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http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/2/9087331/marlon-brown-day-to-day-and-breshad-perriman-injury-updateMatthew Stevens2015-08-02T15:47:25-04:002015-08-02T15:47:25-04:002015 Ravens Training Camp: Safety Matt Elam may have torn his biceps
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<p>According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-safety-matt-elam-may-have-torn-biceps-undergoing-mri-today-sources-say-20150802-story.html">Aaron Wilson,</a> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a>' safety <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/193345/matt-elam">Matt Elam</a> may have torn his biceps and will be undergoing an MRI today. Elam left the field on Saturday, the first day with full pads and hitting.</p>
<p>Depending on the severity of Elam's injury, his season could be over as it would require surgery. Wilson reports that a full tear would require four to six months of recovery time, while a partial tear can only take three to six weeks of recovery, which would put him back around the start of the season.</p>
<p>Elam is a former first round pick out of the University of Florida. Competing with safety Will Hill for the starting job, Elam had looked good before this injury. However, the Ravens have been frustrated with the safety's progress through his first few seasons, making the 2015 season a make or break year for Elam.</p>
<p>As we covered earlier during OTAs, Elam had looked very good and was splitting reps with Will Hill for the starting spot. Elam was routinely in position to make plays, but the biggest knock on him had been his poor tackling, leaving the biggest impression coming during the first sets of tackle practice.</p>
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<p>While no injury is a positive thing, Elam would be far better off if the tear was minor and he was able to get snaps during preseason to make a push for reps during the regular season. A full tear could see this be the last of Elam in Baltimore, which would make him a very rare misfire by the Ravens and Ozzie Newsome in their drafting portfolio.</p>
<p>We'll know more likely today or tomorrow, and will bring you the latest as it breaks.</p>
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http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/2/9087257/2015-ravens-training-camp-safety-matt-elam-may-have-torn-his-bicepsMatthew Stevens2015-08-02T08:56:59-04:002015-08-02T08:56:59-04:00Brandon Boykin bolsters Steelers' secondary
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<p>Despite the excitement, the acquisition doesn't exactly fix all of the team's secondary woes.</p>
<p>If you thought the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens" class="sbn-auto-link">Ravens</a> had a quiet off-season with relatively little action, the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers" class="sbn-auto-link">Steelers</a> were silent . Beside the draft, the only addition was backup running back <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/2199/deangelo-williams" class="sbn-auto-link">DeAngelo Williams</a>, a veteran with plenty of starting experience. The defense, and especially the secondary, considered the biggest weakness of the team, remained untouched outside of the jettisoning of slipping veterans like <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/1637/ike-taylor" class="sbn-auto-link">Ike Taylor</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/1626/troy-polamalu" class="sbn-auto-link">Troy Polamalu</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/1609/brett-keisel" class="sbn-auto-link">Brett Keisel</a>, the retirement of Jason Worlids, and exit of role players like Brice McCain. An already mediocre defense and secondary was left in the hands of unproven young players like safety <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/71519/mike-mitchell" class="sbn-auto-link">Mike Mitchell</a>, who had one good year before he came to Pittsburgh, safety <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/193611/shamarko-thomas" class="sbn-auto-link">Shamarko Thomas</a> who has no starting experience, CB <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/130894/cortez-allen" class="sbn-auto-link">Cortez Allen</a> who has yet to prove his extension was not a huge gaffe, and players with little or no playing time like <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/256149/senquez-golson" class="sbn-auto-link">Senquez Golson</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/256150/doran-grant" class="sbn-auto-link">Doran Grant</a>, and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/156677/antwon-blake" class="sbn-auto-link">Antwon Blake</a>. The only stalwart was <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/16789/william-gay" class="sbn-auto-link">William Gay</a>, himself a mediocre player for his first 6 seasons before putting together 2 very good seasons since his return from Arizona 2 years ago.</p>
<p>If those personnel issues weren't troublesome enough, Defensive Coordinator Dick LeBeau left for Tennessee after a decade with the Steelers. LeBeau's departure is a big cost to the Steelers, as he is one of the greatest defensive coordinators of all time.</p>
<p>The result of these turbulent times is many questions for a Steelers defense, with even their head coach hesitant to put too much pressure on them. With raw young pieces like Stephen Tuitt, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254442/alvin-dupree" class="sbn-auto-link">Bud Dupree</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/245364/ryan-shazier" class="sbn-auto-link">Ryan Shazier</a> and more expected to lead the defense, the expectations are not so high for this unit unless many players step up. But paired with possibly the best offense in the NFL, the defense does not need to be top 10 for this team to be at the top of the conference. Despite a tough 1st place schedule on top of playing the AFCW and NFCW, 2 of the hardest divisions outside of the AFCN, this Ravens fan expects the Steelers to be our top competition for 2015. Other contenders like the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/indianapolis-colts" class="sbn-auto-link">Colts</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/new-england-patriots" class="sbn-auto-link">Patriots</a> have major flaws too, and the Steelers are much better equipped to overcome those flaws.</p>
<p>Well now the Steelers have made their biggest move of the off-season, adding third year veteran cornerback&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/155049/brandon-boykin" class="sbn-auto-link">Brandon Boykin</a> in a trade with the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/philadelphia-eagles" class="sbn-auto-link">Eagles</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash">#Eagles</a> have traded CB Brandon Boykin to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash">#Steelers</a> for a conditional 5th round pick in 2016, they announce.</p>
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<p>This move bolsters an extremely weak corner group for Pittsburgh which was relying heavily on either a Cortez Allen rejuvenation after a horrid year, or one of the two rookie CBs to step up. As Ravens fans know from last year, bad safety play combined with mediocre corner play is a recipe for disaster, and the Steelers don't boast half the pass rush the Ravens fielded in 2014. But the addition of Boykin to their current group means all of a sudden they boast a solid tandem, with the question mark at corner now shifting to nickel corner, still a concern but not nearly as big.</p>
<p>Boykin is a clear upgrade, but the question is whether it is enough.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pro FB Focus ranked Boykin No. 21 overall among all NFL CBs, 19 in pass coverage, higher than any <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash">#Steelers</a> CB in 2014</p>
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<p><span></span>However, the addition of Boykin does nothing to address one aspect of the Steelers secondary, one the Ravens should be able to exploit: Lack of size.</p>
<p>Our fellow SBNation blog, <i>Behind the Steel Curtain</i>, said it best.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Makes me laugh to myself when <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash">#Steelers</a> fans praise the addition of 5'9" Boykin, yet criticized the Golson draft pick bec he is "too small"</p>
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<p>Brandon Boykin: 5"9</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254500/senquez-golson" class="sbn-auto-link">Senquez Golson</a>: 5"9</p>
<p>William Gay: 5"10</p>
<p>Cortez Allen: 6"1</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254630/doran-grant" class="sbn-auto-link">Doran Grant</a>: 5"10</p>
<p>Antwon Blake: 5"9</p>
<p>With the Ravens boasting a huge receiving corps outside of 5"9 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/16783/steve-smith" class="sbn-auto-link">Steve Smith</a> (albeit with his strong frame and mad hops), the Ravens are ripe to take advantage of this. The group consisting of 6"2 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/133352/kamar-aiken" class="sbn-auto-link">Kamar Aiken</a>, 6"2 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254419/breshad-perriman" class="sbn-auto-link">Breshad Perriman</a>, 6"5 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/194697/marlon-brown" class="sbn-auto-link">Marlon Brown</a>, 6"6 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254525/darren-waller" class="sbn-auto-link">Darren Waller</a>, 6"4 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254454/maxx-williams" class="sbn-auto-link">Maxx Williams</a>, and 6"6 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/245936/crockett-gillmore" class="sbn-auto-link">Crockett Gillmore</a> is formidable for any team, but a team with 5 of their top 6 corners 5"10 and under can be particularly susceptible to facing such big-bodied receivers.</p>
<p>This is definitely an upgrade for the Steelers despite a down year for Boykin, but I am glad the Ravens are seemingly positioned to take advantage of the lack of size. Either way, we are in for 2 or 3 awesome match-ups in the best rivalry in pro sports this year. I am ready for some football!</p>
http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/2/9086207/steelers-bolster-weak-secondary-with-trade-for-boykinYitzi Weiss2015-08-01T19:00:02-04:002015-08-01T19:00:02-04:00Daryl Smith Receives Top Ranking in 'Madden'
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<p>This Ravens squad is going to be one of the best in the (video) game.</p>
<p>Any passionate NFL fan would know that Jacksonville's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/2470/daryl-smith" class="sbn-auto-link">Daryl Smith</a> was quietly one of the best in the game in the mid-late 2000's, yet the name was seldom heard in most circles, largely because of the team he was on. That would change.</p>
<p>When the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens" class="sbn-auto-link">Ravens</a> brought on Daryl Smith in 2013 to "replace" <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/1406/ray-lewis" class="sbn-auto-link">Ray Lewis</a>' spot on the defense on a one-year deal, many thought it would be just that, a one-year thing. After all, the 31 year-old Smith was recovering from injuries that had sidelined him for most of the 2012 season. Yet his 2013 performance proved doubters wrong. That year, he led the struggling team in tackles, with 123, and&nbsp;broke Ray Lewis' franchise record for most pass deflections in a single season (17) with 18. He also tacked on 3 interceptions, and returned one to the house, and also forced two fumbles.</p>
<p>In 2014, with a new contract, and a new compadre in rookie linebacker <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/1253/c-j-mosley" class="sbn-auto-link">C.J. Mosley</a>, he managed to post yet another great season. Improving his tackle stats, and staying healthy for all 16 games.</p>
<p>Now the&nbsp;<i>'Madden' </i>video game series is recognizing Smith for his outstanding play by naming him a Top 5 linebacker in the upcoming installation of their series. The&nbsp;6’2, 250 beast received a 90 overall rating, which is on par with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/green-bay-packers" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a>' stud <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/71461/clay-matthews" class="sbn-auto-link">Clay Matthews</a>, and just behind the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/seattle-seahawks" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a>' star linebacker Bobby Wagner. EA Sports, the makers of <i>'Madden'</i> praised Smith's veteran leadership, citing his attendance at this year's optional OTAs as an example. The group gave top marks to Smith in the categories of Tackling (92), Pursuit (92), Play Recognition (95).</p>
<p>Smith is now the fourth Raven to get top marks in this year's game. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/245951/terrell-suggs" class="sbn-auto-link">Terrell Suggs</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/245959/marshal-yanda" class="sbn-auto-link">Marshal Yanda</a> both received top marks at their positions, and another Raven was ranked best at his position today (more on that tomorrow). This year's squad looks scary on paper, and will be scary on the virtual field.</p>
http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/1/9084775/daryl-smith-receives-top-ranking-in-maddenNathan Beaucage2015-08-01T17:00:02-04:002015-08-01T17:00:02-04:00Lardarius Webb isn't essential for Ravens success
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<p>At this phase, Lardarius Webb is not essential for Ravens success.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/71394/lardarius-webb" class="sbn-auto-link">Lardarius Webb</a> has gone from being a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens" class="sbn-auto-link">Ravens</a> star to playing for his Ravens career. That's what happens when two ACL tears and a back injury sap your speed. Webb went from being a top 20 corner in 2013 to being a mediocre corner in a 2014 season that was marred by injuries.</p>
<p>The Ravens don't need to have Lardarius Webb on the field to succeed. Young up-and-coming stars like&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/130921/jimmy-smith" class="sbn-auto-link">Jimmy Smith</a>, Will Hill, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/109203/kendrick-lewis">Kendrick Lewis</a> are all more essential for the Ravens to have a successful pass defense. Jimmy is a legitimate shutdown corner. The secondary faltered in his absence and no one was able to stop the hemorrhaging. The same can not be said of the secondary during Webb's four game absence. Will Hill is an elite safety. He's a top five player&nbsp;<a href="https://i.imgur.com/otjtue4.jpg" target="_blank">at his position in the NFL</a>. The same cannot be said of Lardarius Webb any more. And Kendrick Lewis has been more of a playmaker than Webb has been in recent years.</p>
<p>When Lardarius Webb was absent in practice, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/195685/rashaan-melvin" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashaan Melvin</a> was able to replace him and hold his own. That dispels any notion of Webb being an irreplaceable player on the defense, which could be a deciding factor in what moves the Ravens make with Lardarius Webb after the 2015 season, especially after the Webb agreed to a new deal that reduced his cap hit after the season.</p>
<p>Unfortunately for Webb, he's the past, not the present, nor the future.</p>
http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/1/9084447/lardarius-webb-isnt-essential-for-ravens-successChuck Mills2015-08-01T17:00:02-04:002015-08-01T17:00:02-04:00Around the League News: Training Camp Edition
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<p>What are the Ravens' competitors up to this week?</p>
<p>With the start of training camps and the preseason officially under way, it's been a very busy week in Baltimore. While the Ravens have been bustling with news and developments, so have their league counterparts.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/seattle-seahawks">Seahawks</a> have agreed to a four-year $87.5 million extension with their franchise quarterback Russell Wilson. The Seahawks also wish to reach an extension with linebacker <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/154876/bobby-wagner">Bobby Wagner</a>, who acknowledges that not everyone can get paid. Strong Safety Kam Chancellor is holding out for more money.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/new-orleans-saints">Saints</a> have released linebacker&nbsp;<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/109572/junior-galette">Junior Galette</a> due to several off-the-field issues.&nbsp;The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a> signed him to a one year contract for the league minimum yesterday.&nbsp;<a href="http://deadspin.com/junior-galettes-twitter-rant-savages-sean-payton-and-th-1720339378">Galette used his girlfriends' Twitter to express his NSFW thoughts on his release</a>.</p>
<p>In the 'Big Apple', rookie WR D<a href="http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2015/7/26/9041829/junior-galette-sounds-off-against-saints-through-rants-on-girlfriends"></a>evin Smith has suffered a rib injury and will miss the rest of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/new-york-jets">Jets</a> training camp. The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000499835/article/jets-dt-sheldon-richardson-suspended-four-games">already suspended</a> Jets defensive lineman&nbsp;<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/193273/sheldon-richardson">Sheldon Richardson</a> was arrested earlier for driving 143 miles per hour and resisting arrest. Inside his car was a 12 year old, marijuana, and a gun. <a href="http://static01.mediaite.com/med/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PicMonkey-Collage-Jets-Banner.jpg">You might have also seen this banner</a>.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> safety <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/245858/eric-berry">Eric Berry</a> is cancer-free and cleared to practice. From all of us here at Baltimore Beatdown, congratulations Eric.</p>
<p>Now to the rookies. To the surprise of no one, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254446/jameis-winston">Jameis Winston</a> has been named the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Buccaneers</a> starting quarterback and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/254448/marcus-mariota">Marcus Mariota</a> has been named the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/tennessee-titans">Titans</a> starter.</p>
<p>Buffalo was rumbling with news this week. The charges against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a> offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer have been dropped. The team's fullback, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34416/jerome-felton" class="sbn-auto-link">Jerome Felton</a> believes that <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/245342/lesean-mccoy">LeSean McCoy</a> will run for 2,000 yards in 2015. Wide receiver <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/71506/percy-harvin">Percy Harvin</a> has been doing some practice at cornerback. Between Tyrod Taylor, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/1659/matt-cassel" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Cassel</a>, and E.J. Manuel, the Bills have still not found a definite starter at quarterback. Expect this battle to rage on throughout camp and the preseason.</p>
<p>Check back next week for more news around the NFL. As for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens">Baltimore Ravens</a> news, the Beatdown has you covered with live updates from training camp and more.</p>
http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/1/9084341/around-the-league-newsChuck Mills2015-08-01T13:00:02-04:002015-08-01T13:00:02-04:002015 Ravens Training Camp: 8/1 Camp Observations
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<p>The Ravens are suiting up for their third day of practice. Pads are going on and hitting will start today and carry throughout the weekend as the past two days have been only with helmets and jerseys as the team still builds up it's scheme to it's players.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a> are suiting up for their third day of practice. Pads are going on and hitting will start today and carry throughout the weekend as the past two days have been only with helmets and jerseys as the team still builds up its scheme to the players.</p>
<p>Now comes true football as we get to see players smacking others. Early camp details will be important as players like <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/193345/matt-elam">Matt Elam</a> have been labeled as bad tacklers in the past. If they can come on strong in the beginning stages of training camp, they can go a long way towards erasing that label.</p>
<p>While not at training camp this weekend, we'll still be posting up all the camp observations from the other reporters out and about at Owings Mills, Maryland. Keep checking back in with us as we will update this page regularly.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trestman calls Perriman a "smart young man with very good football sense".</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trestman [cont.]: "There's no doubt that [one of] the strengths of this team is the offensive line and the back the runs the ball."</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">OC Marc Trestman is dispelling talk that he'll air out the ball. Says he's coached "lots of great running teams".</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">OC Marc Trestman: "tremendous competition" at wide receiver position. Said <a href="https://twitter.com/KamarAiken88">@KamarAiken88</a> and Jeremy Butler had great days.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Special Teams Coordinator Jerry Rosburg isn't tipping his hand about who is returning kicks this season.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DC Pees on <a href="https://twitter.com/klewis23">@klewis23</a>: "He's everything as advertised". Pees raved about Kendrick's intelligence, the team is very impressed with him.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Marc Trestman didn't provide a medical update on wide receiver Marlon Brown, who didn't practice today. Unclear why</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trestman on Joe Flacco: "I've just enjoyed coming in with him every day and working. Our meetings are fun. He's running the room." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dean Pees says he’s been rotating safeties because he’s HAD to. Would prefer two set starting safeties that earn the jobs.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dean Pees said Kyle Arrington is a multiple position type player. Will see reps at safety as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lardarius Webb picked off a Joe Flacco pass during 11-on-11 drills. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A couple other guys (Zuttah, Butler) were banged up at different points, but they didn't leave the field. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> RT Rick Wagner was held out of some team drills and Jah Reid replaced him</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a>' John Urschel filled in at center with first team after Jeremy Zuttah got banged up</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As if this should be any surprise at this point, Steve Smith is having a really strong start to camp. The guy just loves to compete. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quinton Pointer, a three-year journeyman CB, got some reps with the first team. He could be passing Asa Jackson on the depth chart.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">In first padded practice, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> LB Courtney Upshaw gave a couple of shots to TE Nick Boyle. But Boyle didn't back down. Showed toughness.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quick <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> observations: Kamar Aiken made Matt Schaub look very good today with a couple of nice catches on throws that were behind him</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Timmy Jernigan back at practice after leaving early yesterday dehydrated. No sign of Elvis Dumervil today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steve Smith burning Asa Jackson is beginning to become tradition.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some notes from early portion of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> camp: Defensive line putting on clinic against the run. Swallowing up runners up middle and ends.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today's practice is the first day in pads. Bet you can guess who is happy about that. <a href="http://t.co/WO9JHi1plv">pic.twitter.com/WO9JHi1plv</a></p>
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens/status/627545038046822401">August 1, 2015</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Breshad Perriman (bruised knee), Elvis Dumervil (tendinitis in Achilles), Marlon Brown, Andrew Bose not practicing</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No signs of Marlon Brown or Breshad Perriman during early portion of practice. Lardarius Webb is practicing for second straight day.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ravens are heading out to practice right now. First day in pads. This should be fun.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> will take to the field around 1 p.m. today for their first practice in pads since opening camp.</p>
— Brian Bower (@sportguyRSR) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportguyRSR/status/627469266699329536">August 1, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Enjoyed these photos <a href="https://twitter.com/shawn_hubbard">@shawn_hubbard</a> took from yesterday's practice. Check out the gallery: <a href="http://t.co/DNJksGd6LL">http://t.co/DNJksGd6LL</a> <a href="http://t.co/hLcGjHU8J4">pic.twitter.com/hLcGjHU8J4</a></p>
— Garrett Downing (@gdowning14) <a href="https://twitter.com/gdowning14/status/627476578793091072">August 1, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Elvis Dumervil is dealing with tendinitis in his Achilles. Was held out of practice Friday.</p>
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/627498426750660608">August 1, 2015</a>
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http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/8/1/9083759/2015-ravens-training-camp-8-1-camp-observationsMatthew Stevens